Scary time had by all at haunted Wingrave Scarecrow Festival
There was a huge turnout for Wingrave’s popular Bank Holiday Scarecrow Festival showcasing the creativity and community spirit of the village.
More than 1,000 people supported the event which featured 27 scarecrows including a ‘bonus hidden scarecrow’ adding to the fun atmosphere which offered fun for all the family.
There was an opportunity to vote for your favourite scarecrow and enter a prize draw to win a £20 Amazon voucher.
The first placed winner was Pam, with her ‘Hubble Bubble’ scarecrow entry - an achievement as it was her first time entering the festival.
Second place went to was Gemma with her ‘Harry Potter and Voldemort’ entry with third place going to Carrie with her ‘Defying Gravity’ scarecrow.
Funds from the festival go to the PTFA which supports the village primary school and helps pay for library books, Lego spike, peace garden, and playground sun shade.
Spokesperson Matt Bates, said: “The festival is only possible because of sponsorship from the parish council and village shop.
"This year we had 27 Scarecrows on the theme of ‘Haunted Scarecrows’ with over 1,000 participants wandering the village over the Bank Holiday weekend and enjoying the barbecue at the Rose and Crown.
"There was also a bonus hidden scarecrow not shown on the map with scarecrow makers demonstrating their creativity and willingness to join in the fun.
“Thanks go to the village Shop for sponsoring the prizes, selling maps and extending their opening hours, the Sports Club for selling maps and opening the car park along with Macintyre School and Wingrave School for allowing visitors to use their car parks.
“Thanks are also extended to the parish council for their sponsorship and, finally, to all those who purchased a map to support the annual tradition.”
The event, which sees the entire village invaded by scarecrows, was hailed a success with next year’s theme Blue Planet already chosen.